How long will it take for my body to adjust to weaning?

I've been slowly weaning my son from nursing for the last 3 months. (He's 18 months old.) We have only done 1 nursing session a day for the last 2 months. I finally quit for good 2 1/2 weeks ago. I was surprised at how well he handled it. However, my body is totally out of whack. I felt fine for the first 2 weeks, but for the past 2-3 days, I've been so engorged that it hurts to move my arm (if it hits the side of my breast). (AND it's only my right side...weird!) Is there anything I can take to help this or anything I can do to make this process go quicker. I don't mean drugs, I mean certain herbs or vitamins to decrease or stop milk production. How long does it take to recover from this? I knew it wouldn't be easy, but this is crazy.

Unfortunately, engorgement can happen when weaning, even though you tried to do it slowly. Some moms will pump a little bit for decreasing amounts of time after the baby is off the breast, but you are past that point. If it is very painful, try to just express a tiny amount to relieve the discomfort. Watch that soreness too, you don't want to end up with a clogged duct.

Check out this link on "Comfort measures for mom when weaning." It has tips on how to help reduce milk supply, including natural treatments.
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/weaning/weani...

It wont hurt for long at all. Maybe a few more days tops. Just stay active, maybe restrict your food and water for a couple days (dont starve, just cut back) it'll slow down production.

:) You're doing fine.

My weaning story is a bit different from yours, but I can tell you that you're probably suffering from your final engorgement.

If I were you, I would pump to relieve some pressure, but do not empty your breast.

Chances are, you won't need to do it again.

BTW: Sudafed PE (pseudoephedrine) helps dry milk up. you have to ask for it behind the pharmacy counter now, but if it helps, who cares?!?!